Parenting Therapists in Appleton, WI

I have been working with families, couples, children/teens and individuals since 1999. I have a passion for working with people who are looking for real change in their lives - whether it be strengthening family relationships, or healing the self within. I have worked with those suffering depression, marital conflict, low self-worth, parenting issues, and more.

Genuinely invested in you, your struggles, and your goals. Personalized respectful help, focused on clear progress for you. Low fee of $60 per hour. Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Conflict, Behavioral problems, Parenting, Divorce, Affairs, Choices, Self Esteem are some of the issues I often work with. I have experience with adolescents concerns, as well as with blended, mixed, step-parent and adoptive families. I work to truly listen, to clearly understand, to explore issues collaboratively. Appointments are generally available 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You can start with a simple email to tell me what you are hoping to address.

Hello, and congratulations on taking that first step towards bettering your mental health! I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2013. I am certified in perinatal mental health, and have a passion for working with parents who might be struggling during the prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal phases. This could include, but is not limited to, concerns with depression, anxiety, parenting transition struggles, birth trauma, and/or infertility. I have a special interest in supporting parents through miscarriage and infant loss.

For therapy to be successful, patients must be committed, insightful, and engaged in the process. I strive to make a genuine connection with my patients because I believe people do well when they feel a connection with their therapist. That’s more important than any counseling approach we can use.

I enjoy working with BIPOC folks in life transitions, such as starting college, entering the workforce, becoming a parent, etc. I have a particular passion for supporting birthing people of color during the perinatal period, recognizing the unique cultural, social and systemic factors that impact their mental health. I provide a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, navigate identity and cultural challenges, and find support in their journey to parenthood.

A few years ago, I moved from upstate New York to Appleton, Wisconsin. I'm loving life in the Midwest! I am happy to be licensed in both Wisconsin and New York. At this time, I am ONLY seeing clients virtually using a HIPAA-compliant app called Spruce for video-based telehealth sessions. As of January 2023, I’ve recently had a few client spaces open up. These openings are mostly during the work week hours, but I’d love to see if we’re a fit. I’m not accepting insurance directly, but many of my clients are able to receive reimbursement by submitting my superbill to their insurance.

I begin therapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach. I sincerely believe that when people are hurting, they are not aware of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel many western therapy counseling approaches are too cognitively oriented and only a fraction of patients benefit from this approach. Counseling should be engaging, challenging and thought/feeling provoking. Counseling professionals should be knowledgeable and willing to make referrals and point out community resources. Finally, counseling professionals should not use jargon/terminology that is unfamiliar to the patient. Communication with the

I truly believe that each person is doing the best they can with what they know. My goal is to build and expand what you know, along with identifying what may be holding you back from where you want to be. I aim to create a safe, healing environment that is warm, collaborative, relaxed, respectful and client centered.

My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in their life as you grow and move forward.

Do you know that 1 in 7 women suffer from maternal mental health and is often overlooked and undertreated? Women of color is underdiagnosed because they are less likely to be screened for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and within the first year of delivery. If you are experiencing symptoms: irritability, rage, guilt, difficulties sleeping, lack pleasure and joy, and excessively worry (to name a few only); it is vital to seek support. Many parents struggle in isolation and silence, but not all parents experience similar journeys. Untreated perinatal mental health leads to family suffering, pain, and loss.

Kaitlyn is a licensed professional counselor who provides counseling services to children (ages five and up), teens and adults. She provides treatment for eating disorders, body image concerns, parenting/behavior management, ADHD and emotion regulation in children, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. In therapy, Kaitlyn prioritizes taking each individual’s unique identity and experience into consideration in order to work collaboratively toward goals. She strives to make clients feel heard and understood while also encouraging the self reflection and action that leads to lasting change.

I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.

I am here to help support, challenge, and empower you to be the person you want to be. The therapeutic process and change can be difficult and scary. I feel honored to be able to help guide you through that process. My client-centered, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental approach allows me to meet you where you are and help get you to where you want to be. There is a lot more to a person than their diagnosis and label, and I enjoy getting to know you as the unique person you are.

Whether it is assisting parents find time for self-care or helping emotionally sensitive individuals understand and honor their emotions, I offer a validating, humorous and often frank approach to help my clients navigate obstacles on their personal journeys.

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Does your child's behavior feel unmanageable? Do you or your child have feelings of depression, anxiety, or stress that make it hard to enjoy life or get along with other people? I am a licensed clinical psychologist and would like to help. I enjoy working with children from preschool through adolescence and their parents to help them manage emotional difficulties. I also work with adults who struggle with emotional difficulties that affect their daily lives.

We can all use a little help at times. Sometimes having someone available to just listen and not judge you is a wonderful thing. I offer a free fifteen minute phone consultation to determine if my services are right for you. I have been a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Green Bay, WI for over thirty years. I provide individual, couple and family therapy for clients 12 years and older. Please contact me if you feel I can help. I look forward to speaking with you.

If you are looking for someone who specializes in working with children and adolescents I have over 20 years of experience. Helping children and teens with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, ADHD, learning struggles, low self esteem, parent/child, teen conflict, and sexual identity are all areas I enjoy working with. I am one of the few qualified therapists who provide services for children age 3 and up.

The hardest part about therapy is having to deal with those thoughts, feelings, and memories we've been pushing aside for so long. What makes it even harder, are our fears of being judged for who we are, what we've gone through, or how we've acted. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being your true self. I do this by showing you genuine compassion, empathy, and understanding as we work through the tougher stuff. As such, I work with children, teens, families, and adults whose social, academic/work, behavioral, physical, and/or emotional well-being has been negatively impacted by ongoing mental health struggles.

Trying to ‘do it all’ can be exhausting. And, even while feeling successful, it’s easy to get worn down and feel like we aren’t living as fully as we’d like. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. You deserve the opportunity to find happiness and fulfillment. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to take time for yourself, to think through what you want to be different, and to fix what’s not working. For years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families to help them increase satisfaction and reconnect in ways that they’ve been missing.